Toilet flange anchor
a technology of toilet flange and flange, which is applied in the field of toilet flange anchors, can solve the problems of increasing the time and cost of a toilet installation project, affecting the installation of water closets, and affecting the installation of toilets
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-17
STEVENS MICHAEL WAYNE
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The present invention relates to a toilet flange anchor that includes an outer component and an inner component fitting into the guides of the outer component. The outer component has a mounting hole and the inner component has a slot. The anchor can also include a bolt and a nut for securely attaching the toilet flange to a wall or floor. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more secure and reliable attachment for the toilet flange to the wall or floor, which prevents movement or displacement during use.
Problems solved by technology
In some instances, the hole around the flange may be too large so that screws put through the holes about the perimeter of the flange will not be secured into the floor.
This can add significant time and cost to a toilet installation project.
If the flange installer is not able to add more flooring, an additional contractor may be needed for the installation.
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[0013]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
[0014]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a toilet flange anchor that provides a secure connection between a toilet flange and the floor when the hole in the floor about the flange is formed larger than the toilet flange itself. The toilet flange anchor includes first end that can be secured to the floor and a second end, adjustable in length, which can be secured to the toilet flange. The toilet flange anchor can be secured to the toilet flange with a screw and a T-nut, adjusted in length to allow the first end to reach the floor, the first end can then be attached to the floor with a screw and then the scr...
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A toilet flange anchor provides a secure connection between a toilet flange and the floor when the hole in the floor about the flange is formed larger than the toilet flange itself. The toilet flange anchor includes first end that can be secured to the floor and a second end, adjustable in length, which can be secured to the toilet flange. The toilet flange anchor can be secured to the toilet flange with a screw and a T-nut, adjusted in length to allow the first end to reach the floor, the first end can then be attached to the floor with a screw and then the screw can be further tightened into the T-nut to form a secure connection between the toilet flange and the floor.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to toilet flange anchors and, more particularly, to a toilet flange anchor that allows a toilet flange to be anchored to the floor when the hole around the flange is larger than the flange.[0002]When a plastic toilet flange is installed, it must be secured to the floor by screws to prevent movement of the toilet and breakage of the flange. Typically, the flange will include holes about its perimeter to secure the flange to the floor with screws.[0003]In some instances, the hole around the flange may be too large so that screws put through the holes about the perimeter of the flange will not be secured into the floor. In these cases, the only current way to deal with this problem is to patch the floor. This can add significant time and cost to a toilet installation project. If the flange installer is not able to add more flooring, an additional contractor may be needed for the installation.[0004]As can be seen, there is a...
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IPC IPC(8): E03D11/16
CPCE03D11/16
Inventor STEVENS, MICHAEL
Owner STEVENS MICHAEL WAYNE